On 2008-03-08, Ignoramus1775 wrote:

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See pix here.

http://igor.chudov.com/projects/misc...raulic-Assist/

It does not seem to be damaging the ratcheting mechanism.

I would be more worried about it shearing off a tooth or two on
the rack gear. That is probably the weakest part of the arrangement.

Enjoy,
DoN.

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